One of the requirements for applying for an electronic visa to Vietnam is a digital photo of yourself to upload. It is essential that you provide the correct photo for the Vietnamese e-visa, as failure to do so may result in delays or rejection of your application.
In this post, we will guide you through the strict requirements for the Vietnam e-visa photo. This will help you submit your online visa application without any hassle.
Vietnam e-visa photo requirements
Portrait photos:
You may be familiar with passport photo requirements, but here we will list the specific specifications that your Vietnamese e-visa photo must meet.
- The size of your Vietnamese e-visa photo must be 4 x 6 cm or 2 x 2 inches.
- It must be in GIF or JPG format (PDF or PNG files are not accepted).
- It should not exceed 2 MB in size.
- Your portrait photo must be in color and free from filters.
- Your portrait photo must clearly show your face (Do not let hair cover your face or cover your eyebrows).
- The facial expression in your e-visa photo must be neutral and keep your mouth closed instead of smiling.
- For clothing, it is recommended to wear colored clothes, but avoid white as it may blend into the background of the photo.
- The photo must have been taken within the last 6 months.
Passport data page image should meet the following requirements:
- Passport data page image full and clear
- Include all information and ICAO lines (the line with <<<< on the bottom of the ID page)
Vietnam e-visa photo requirements for children
If you are traveling with your family and bringing your child to Vietnam, you will need to apply for an e-visa for them as well, and of course, you will also need a digital photo of your child. However, taking photos of children can be a bit challenging.
So what are the requirements for photos for Vietnam e-visa for children? We have listed here some principles that you need to follow.
- The photo must clearly show your child’s face.
- It must be taken within the last 6 months.
- It should also have a size of 4 x 6 cm or 2 x 2 inches, in JPG or GIF format and a maximum size of 2 MB.
- Your child should widen their eyes.
Where to take photos for Vietnam e-visa?
You can take photos for Vietnam e-visa from any photo studio. Any photographer is familiar with taking this type of photo.
And because you will need a soft copy to upload when completing the online e-visa application form, just ask the photographer to provide you with a soft copy instead of taking a hard copy and scanning it to upload.
In case you submit an e-visa application with us, you can use the PhotoScan app developed by Google to take your e-visa photo.
How to upload your photo when applying for Vietnam e-visa online?
It will not be difficult for you to upload your photo on the Vietnam e-visa application form with us.
If you are unable to upload the photo, please contact us.